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India's Leadership Amid Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas Conflicts

India's leadership has responded to the disrupted global power dynamics caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Israel-Hamas war, leveraging its G-20 presidency and ASEAN summit role to enhance its international standing.

By Prof Sudhanshu Tripathi
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Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan during the G20 Summit in New Delhi in 2023 | Wikimedia Commons

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India's leadership is emerging prominently amid the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict and the nearly nine-month-long Israel-Hamas war in West Asia, which have triggered turmoil and shifting alliances among global powers. Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran have formed a formidable axis challenging the United States' dominance. In response, Western powers under the NATO banner, led by the US, are striving to maintain their global supremacy, aiming to control international relations, economic ties, climate policies, and conflicts.

In this dynamic landscape, India’s leadership has shone brightly. The G-20 presidency and its crucial role in the ASEAN summit in Jakarta last year underscored India's growing influence. This not only positioned India favourably on the global stage but also put a spotlight on the country's approach to international affairs. The participation of global powers such as the US, UK, France, and Italy in these forums showed a shift towards a new world order, reflecting the spirit of eastward-shifting geopolitics amidst ongoing international conflicts.

Outward Manifestations

International wars often stem from underlying economic motivations, as seen in the imperialist policies of the UK, France, Germany, and other former colonial powers. These economic reasons are coupled with expansionist ambitions, such as in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and China's ongoing imperialist aggression in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Exceptions to this trend include wars driven by fratricidal arrogance, racial bitterness, and terrorism, evident in the earlier Arab-Israel wars and the current Israel-Hamas conflict.

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